How to grow and care for Hydrophyllum capitatum Douglas ex Benth.
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Hydrophyllum capitatum Douglas ex Benth. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Hydrophyllum capitatum Douglas ex Benth.
How often should I water?
check Hydrophyllum capitatum Douglas ex Benth. Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
Light & Location
How much light does a Hydrophyllum capitatum Douglas ex Benth. need?
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Hydrophyllum capitatum Douglas ex Benth. likes Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
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This plant prefers
2K ~ 10K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
2K
10K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-22
-22~32℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Hydrophyllum capitatum Douglas ex Benth. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Hydrophyllum capitatum Douglas ex Benth. prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Hydrophyllum capitatum Douglas ex Benth. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Boraginales, Family: Boraginaceae, Genus: Hydrophyllum, Species: Hydrophyllum capitatum
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Hardiness Zone | 4 - 8 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Boraginales |
| Family | Boraginaceae |
| Genus | Hydrophyllum |
| Species | Hydrophyllum capitatum |
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